What the buyer needs

AI summary

Pinellas County seeks a vendor to furnish, install, program, and commission an expandable commercial fleet management video surveillance system. The project scope requires the design, permitting, and onsite installation of AI-driven high-definition cameras, wireless transport links, network switching infrastructure, and a centralized recording appliance to monitor critical outdoor and transit facility areas. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to bid, and the County grants preference to certified Small Business Enterprises for informal quotes from $25,000 to $150,000 awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible quoter. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal by 3:00 pm on November 12, 2026.

Scope of work

Smart Managed Gigabit Ethernet 16-Channel PoE+ Switch
Rack-mount 16-channel network surge protector
Wireless Access Points at north and east sides of Central Garage building
Field cameras and peripherals
PoE+ Injectors
NEMA enclosures for outdoor surveillance equipment protection
Indoor enclosures for indoor surveillance equipment protection
Standard category 6 network cable and extended run cabling

Minimum qualifications

Compliance with regulatory legislation Chapter 75-489, Laws of Florida, including competency license in a regulated trade
Proof of active registration with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
Proper joint venture filings with state/local licensing agency and affidavit if submitting as joint venture
Reference list of at least four recent references for work of the same or similar nature
Properly licensed and/or certified for asbestos removal if applicable under federal, state, and local laws

Documents to include with your response

Forms furnished on OpenGov procurement website
Pricing Proposal
Current Certificate(s) of Insurance and endorsement(s) or broker verification letter
Reference list of at least four references
Proof of registration with Florida Division of Corporations
Joint venture affidavit and proof of incorporation (if applicable)
County Waiver Form for workers compensation (if claiming statutory exemption)

How to submit

Method: Electronic via OpenGov procurement website
Instructions: Responses must be submitted electronically at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl in the Vendor Questionnaire section; PDF format converted from source files preferred.